Registered Nurse, Correctional Health

Anoka County • Columbus, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) invites you to consider joining these public safety professionals as a Registered Nurse, Correctional Health. This position performs a variety of duties which include providing direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
• Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota
• Successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation.
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use

Nice To Haves

• Previous correctional health or similar experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates.
• Perform assessments of inmates and correctional youth in settings such as intake/booking, sick call, chronic care, medical unit, and emergencies throughout the facility.
• Review and assess prescribed medications brought in by inmates and correctional youth, coordinate and administer medication and treatment to inmates.
• Arrange for additional health care, including appointments for dental, medical, psychological, laboratory and other treatment modes.
• Implement nursing care and medical orders in a knowledgeable, safe, and responsible manner.
• Maintain all medical records related to health and medical screening and medical treatment administered to inmates while incarcerated.
• Train correctional officers and staff regarding medical procedures.
• Promote and demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Rotating weekend and holiday coverage required.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level